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Bharat Biotech acquires licence for GSK’s Shigella vaccine development

Pharmaceutical Technology

June 13, 2025 Share Copy Link Share on X Share on Linkedin Share on Facebook GSK’s vaccine leverages GMMA technology. GSK has licensed altSonflex1-2-3, its Shigella vaccine candidate, to Bharat Biotech for continued development and distribution in low and middle-income nations. Credit: viewimage/Shutterstock.

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Progress in Dermatology Paves the Way for Vaccine Development

Drug Topics

With significant progress made in researchers’ understanding of dermatological diseases, a pathway has been made for the development of targeted vaccines, according to data published in Vaccines. 5 Throughout the past 10 years, development of vaccines for preventing skin diseases has made significant progress.

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FDA Approves GSK’s Shingles Vaccine in Prefilled Syringe

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The FDA has approved a prefilled syringe format of the recombinant zoster vaccine Shingrix for the prevention of shingles, GSK said in a release. 1 The company said approval of the new presentation was based on data that showed comparability between the new and existing version of the vaccine.

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How and why pharmacists should get involved in clinical research

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

of NIHR Doctoral Fellowship applications between 2014 and 2021 came from pharmacy professionals. According to Professor Debi Bhattacharya, professor of behavioural medicines at the University of Leicesters School of Allied Health Professions, who is leading the Incubator project, only 2.7%

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FDA Approves Vancomycin Injection For Ready-to-Infuse Sepsis Therapy

Pharmacy Times

Updated May 17, 2021. Hikma receives FDA approval for TYZAVANTM (Vancomycin Injection, USP) in the US. News release. July 2, 2025. Accessed July 2, 2025. Cleveland Clinic. Septicemia. News release. Accessed July 2, 2025. Cleveland Clinic. Endocarditis. News release. Updated May 12, 2025. Accessed July 2, 2025.

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ACIP Votes Against Thimerosal Vaccines for Prevention of Influenza

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In a vote of 5 to 1 on Thursday, members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend against influenza vaccine containing the preservative thimerosal. The recommendations include all US adults as well as recommending pregnant women also receive a thimerosal-free vaccine for influenza.

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Carefully Monitor Direct Oral Anticoagulant Medications

Pharmacy Times

Updated August 15, 2021. Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc; 2021. Updated June 15, 2020. Accessed June 4, 2025. link] Apixaban. MedlinePlus. Updated February 15, 2025. Accessed June 4, 2025. link] Dabigatran. MedlinePlus. Accessed June 4, 2025. link] Chen A, Stecker E, Warden BA. J Am Heart Assoc. 2020;9(13):e017559. doi:10.1161/JAHA.120.017559